Nuttall'S Scrub Oak
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Nuttall'S Scrub Oak
quercus dumosa
The Nuttall's Scrub Oak is a small tree that provides shelter for many animals. Its acorns are a tasty treat for squirrels and birds!
Habitat: Nuttall's Scrub Oak typically lives in chaparral and coastal sage scrub areas.
Appearance
The Nuttall's Scrub Oak is a shrubby evergreen oak with stiff, dark green leaves that have spiny, toothed edges. Its bark is dark and deeply furrowed, typically appearing on multiple stems. Small, oblong acorns with warty caps are characteristic, often clustered at branch tips.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFagalesFamilyFagaceaeGenusQuercus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
It's one of the smallest oak trees, often growing more like a bush!
Its acorns take two whole years to ripen before they are ready.
Many creatures depend on this oak for food, shelter, and survival.
This amazing oak can live for hundreds of years, becoming very ancient!
Special abilities
Ability
Fire Survivalist
Nuttall'S Scrub Oak can resprout from its base after fires, helping it survive wildfire events.
Ability
Drought Defender
Nuttall'S Scrub Oak has deep taproots that help it reach water in dry conditions, enduring arid climates.
Ability
Spiny Shield
Nuttall'S Scrub Oak has tough, spiny leaves that help defend it from hungry animals seeking a snack.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-500 cm
- Spread
- 100-400 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eats
Western Gray Squirrel
Sciurus griseus
Feasts on its acorns
depends on
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
Stores and eats its acorns
shelters
Coastal Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma coronatum
Hides among its branches
eats
Filbertworm moth
Cydia latiferreana
Larvae consume acorns
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
Dwarf OakNuttall OakScrub Oak
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Nuttall'S Scrub Oak?
The easiest way to identify Nuttall'S Scrub Oak is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Nuttall'S Scrub Oak?
100-500 cm
How wide does Nuttall'S Scrub Oak spread?
100-400 cm
When does Nuttall'S Scrub Oak bloom?
Spring
Is Nuttall'S Scrub Oak edible?
Yes
Is Nuttall'S Scrub Oak toxic?
None
What is Nuttall'S Scrub Oak's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Nuttall'S Scrub Oak pollinated?
Wind
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